Kroeker Farms is one of Canada’s leading producers and suppliers of conventional and organic table potatoes. We take pride in our progressive approach to land stewardship, innovation, and quality. Our success is due to our passionate, driven People who work toward a common goal: to produce the highest quality potatoes in North America.

Healthy Food. Healthy World. is our vision. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, deliver on their commitments, are collaborative team players, and are always in search of a better way.

In the role of Payroll & Benefits Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring our 300+ employees have an exceptional experience with payroll, benefits, and related employee services. This is a full-time 18-month term position providing coverage for a maternity leave. While this is a temporary position, Kroeker Farms is a growing organization, and qualified candidates may be considered for future opportunities as they arise.

Key Responsibilities

- Process bi-weekly payroll for all salaried and hourly employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintain employee records in HRIS, including current hires, exits, wage/job changes, and transfers.
- Oversee all timekeeping data and review for accuracy and completeness.
- Investigate and resolve payroll issues and discrepancies while escalating as appropriate.
- Coordinate employee benefit programs, including group insurance, health spending, and retirement savings plans.




- Prepare ROEs, T4s, and other filings as required.
- Record summarized payroll transactions in the ERP system and prepare reconciliations as needed.
- Administer corporate credit cards, including reconciliation, coding, and posting of transactions.
- Maintain company vehicle mileage records and prepare related reports as required.
- Support ongoing HR, payroll, and finance initiatives and special projects as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- An optimistic, solution-oriented individual who identifies opportunities for improvement in every situation.
- Excellent communication skills and a skilled approach to customer service.
- Exceptional ability to plan, prioritize, and collaborate.
- Previous experience in payroll and benefits administration is an asset.
- Knowledge of Manitoba Employment Standards and payroll best practices.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Someone who is ethical, trustworthy, and committed to maintaining confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Experience in UKG and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central will be considered an advantage.

We are a family/employee-owned business – our people are our greatest investment and strength. We offer a competitive wage & perks package, group RRSP, and a profit-sharing plan.

📌 Payroll & Benefits Administrator (Winkler)
🏢 KROEKER FARMS
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